The Must-Have Item That No One Thinks Of
Getting ready for a big move? Have a broken car window? Perhaps you want to find an easier way to store that bulky artificial Christmas tree. Or you are one of the rare and crafty individuals who excel at DIY projects. The list is endless and this item is often overlooked.
Plastic wrap is commonly seen in many ways in our daily lives but it is often over looked and not given enough thought. It also has many different names and there are a few different types. By the end of this article you’ll be able to distinguish the difference between the two main types and five different ways to use it.
Let’s begin with what is plastic wrap or also known as shrink film. It is most commonly seen as packaging of CDs, DVDs and Blu Rays, boxes from any store, medicine bottles, packaging of heavy machinery, packaging of food, and the list can endlessly continue. Plastic wrap looks different before it shrinks. Applying heat will shrink the material and you can use something as simple as a heat gun or hair dryer! It is made up of polymer plastic and there are two types: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyolefin (polyethylene).
PVC is most commonly used for items that are considered non-edible (boxes, CDs, engine parts, etc.) mainly because it contains chlorine and it releases small amounts of carbon deposits when it is sealed. There needs to be proper ventilation when using this type of plastic wrap.
Polyethylene or polyolefin is the most popular and most seen daily. This type of film is very strong, high resistant, is simultaneously soft and flexible, it is approved by the FDA for food packaging, and order less. This type is mostly used for food, toys, gift baskets, stationary, etc. Here are five different ways this versatile product can be used.
It makes moving easier
You can wrap bookcases with shrink wrap. Not only does it protect the piece of furniture but it also saves you a lot of time by not having to take out each item out individually and pack it in a box. You can wrap dresser drawers and leave the clothes in them. This also protects your clothes and items from getting dirty or lost during a big move.
Wrap your DIY soap bar
All natural homemade soap is in right now. If you are one of the talented individuals who make their own soaps and would like to take it to the next then shrink wrap is your answer. It is simple to use and it provides a professional finish.
Wrapping up your Christmas tree
Want to save some time during the busy Christmas holiday? If you own an artificial Christmas tree then wrap it up with lights and ornaments until next year! Not only does it save a lot of time by not having to look through bins and bins of Christmas tree decorations but it also gives you more storage space.
Temporarily cover your broken car’s window
It just so happens that your window won’t roll back up or something or someone broke one of the windows in your car. Well, just use shrink film to cover a car window until it gets fixed to keep heat in and cold air out.
Wrap up a homemade gift basket
If you like to make DIY gift baskets and like want your basket to resemble the ones at the store then just use shrink wrap. It will give the basket that final touch and make it look professional!
